Job summary
The Ophthalmology Service is looking for an engaging and motivated nurse to take the role of Junior Sister in the Tysul Eye Unit at Glangwili Hospital.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of the specialty, and experience running an area/department.
The Tysul Eye Unit comprises Ophthalmology dedicated pre-operative assessment clinics, eye emergency clinics and admission/discharge of patients for theatre. The team also supports the delivery of intravitreal injections at Amman Valley Hospital, therefore travelling is an essential aspect of this role.
We strongly recommend visits and contact prior to interview. We would welcome applicants looking for either a part-time or full-time position, as this can be negotiated.
The postholder will be required to combine excellent clinical practice with day to day shift coordination and undertaking leadership and management responsibilities in support of the Senior Sister.
Continually support and work in conjunction with the Senior Sister, including deputising/taking charge of the clinical area/team in the absence of the Senior Sister.
Provide supervisory management and leadership skills in a clinical environment which is complex and pressurised.
Main duties of the job
Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate the programmes of care without supervision.
Delegate the delivery of care where appropriate, in line with NHS Wales delegation framework. Supervise the delivery of care and the staff involved with its provision.
Ensure that the patients' physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are met, including the fundamental aspects of care needs.
Monitor and evaluate the standards of care provided by the clinical team.
Be visible and accessible in the clinical area to the nursing and wider multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users.
Continually support and work in conjunction with the Senior Sister and formally deputise in the absence of the Senior Sister.
Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team and provide specialist nursing advice as appropriate to own areas of expertise.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 02/10/2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 02/10/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. Intermediate Life Support
- Awareness of Health Board Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
Desirable
- Specialist ophthalmology training
- Recognised management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty to Post Graduate Diploma Level
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015)
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of running a ward/area/department
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing / midwifery students
- Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring pre-registration nursing or midwifery students
- Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda
- IT skills
- Supervisory management skills
- Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating a team
- Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice
- Previous experience of leadership and management
- Awareness of current issues in nursing and specialty
- Awareness of financial and resource management
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. Intermediate Life Support
- Awareness of Health Board Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
Desirable
- Specialist ophthalmology training
- Recognised management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty to Post Graduate Diploma Level
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015)
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of running a ward/area/department
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing / midwifery students
- Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring pre-registration nursing or midwifery students
- Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda
- IT skills
- Supervisory management skills
- Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating a team
- Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice
- Previous experience of leadership and management
- Awareness of current issues in nursing and specialty
- Awareness of financial and resource management
Language skills
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
